Short Row Knits
Short Row Knits, Carol Feller’s latest book, is one of those pieces that is truly multi-faceted. It’s gorgeous in and of itself, as a book to flip through, to take inspiration from, to just simply enjoy. It’s chock-full of “need-wants,” meaning patterns you need and want to make. There isn’t one pattern in this book that wouldn’t make a knitter happy to create or wear or gift. Then there’s the fact that it’s a very comprehensive reference book on short rows. Anything and everything you’d want to know about short rows: the many ways to create them; the myriad uses for them; how to use them to create better-fitting garments. This book will help you be a better knitter. Bold statement, but methinks a very true one.
And, if that’s not enough, Carol used our yarns to create not one, but two stunning pieces.
The first one is Diamante, in our Marine Silk Fingering.
Diamante is constructed from the center out, using short rows to create “wings” which curve naturally over the shoulders. It’s got gorgeous drape, as you can see, and wears very well.
Tamarindo is a sweater made in Laci. Oh, Laci. Such a gorgeous, soft, perfect lace-weight yarn. Carol calls this her Raglan Waterfall Cardigan, and you can definitely see why once you’ve seen the photos.
Both of these pieces, and the other eighteen, are stunning, classic, knittable AND wearable. Just the kind of projects knitters actually want to make. We are honored to be a part of this collection, and hope you all fall madly in love, too.
To help your love affair along, we are giving away a copy of the book, PLUS two skeins of Marine Silk Fingering in the winner’s choice of colors. How to win? Just leave a comment on this post, with a haiku that has to do with short rows.
But why a haiku?
Short Rows are the haiku of
the great knitting world.
Now, we KNOW you can do better than that! Show us. We’ll take comments until Friday, December 11th.
PHOTO CREDIT for Short Row Knits stunning photography goes to Carol’s husband Joseph Feller
While you’re marking down the contest deadline on your calendar, if you are local, make sure to block out Saturday, December 19th, from 1-4pm. We’re having a party here at the barn – our Blue Moon Winter Solstice Holiday PomPom Extravaganza! More details (and a Facebook event where you can RSVP) will follow, but know that there will be pompom making, yarn tasting, and a special colorway available on the Cloud 9 base.
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I actually had to look up the format of a Haiku – I couldn’t remember (long time since elementary school)! Here goes:
wrapping and turning
purl and knit, bring yarn to front
shaping your knitting
knitting back and forth
clever short rows add stylish
shape to my sweater
Singing out the stitch
Wiggles left loops a turn wrapped
In comfort and joy
An afternoon breeze
calls for a shall to guard against the chill
The warmth on my skin.
from that scrumptious BMFA marine silk luxury
That glorious short row shall that travels back and forth with lines of symmetry that interconnect
A short row shall that compliments my wardrobe come winter, summer, or fall
Like a luxurious blanket it
covers my shoulders
like a delightful dream
A glorious knitters voyage.
As knits and purls break over each row,
once finished the short row shall it welcomes me
Such fun to pair Haiku with yarn …
knitting with short rows
will bring a smile to my face
and fit to my shape
Knitting is soothing
Knitting makes me happiest
When I knit short rows
The perfect knitted sweater
for walks in cold winter days
short rows shaped
Long cold winter nights
knitting by fire’s delight
short rows take quick flight
Why master short rows?
They shape your fabric with grace
The pathway to style.
Feller’s book on short
rows is top on my Claus list.
Is Blue Moon Santa?
Okay, but remember you asked for this. 🙂
Aloha!
Gray, black, orange yarn
Make bumps, bulges: need short rows
I create lava
Diamondhead Crater
Majestic, ancient, mana
From yarn and short rows
I’ve been eyeing Carol Feller’s “Short Row Knits”! So many beautiful patterns. Thanks for the fun contest.
Wrap, turn, and repeat.
Soon a short row miracle:
Curved cup for my heel.
Yvonne:
Knitting ninjas know
The echo of a short row
Caresses our curves
Do not have a clue
So enlighten me on how
Short rows shape knitwear
Wrap and turn each row
Like magic the fabric grows
Artistry in yarn
Nature’s vibrant colorways
Knitted short rows
Fitted Socks that Rock